NEYYAR Neyyar Wild Life Sanctuary is with a water spread area of 9.06 sq.km. It has got tremendous floral, faunal, ecological, and geomorphologic significance. The Sanctuary is contiguous with the Kallakkad- Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve of Tamil Nadu. The Agasthya Peak (1868m) the second highest peak in Kerala is in this Sanctuary. It is a store house of medicinal plants including the world famous Arogya pacha – (Trichopus zeylanicus ) and several endemic wild animals. The lion safari park, the crocodile farm and the deer park are attractions of this place. Boating facility in the lake is also available.
a . How to reach:
From Capital city, Trivandrum 32 km. The route is via Kattakada, Kallikadu. The nearest rail head and airport are Trivandrum.
b . Accommodation
Neyyar Forest Rest House – 2 rooms – 450/dayDormitory, Youth Hostel – 30 bedAgasthya Rest House – 600 / dayPWD rest house Neyyar Dam – 2 suitsIrrigation Lodge – 7 rooms
c . Map/ Photograph Contact Address:
1. Wild Life Warden, (Sanctuary)Rajiv Gandhi Nagar,
Vattiyoorkavu PO
Trivandrum 695013 Phone: 0471 2360762
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